1974 Chevrolet Vega review from North America
"A great car with lots of potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. Much of the bad rap the Vega got was because of the labor problems at GM during that time which impacted quality. The vehicle, by 1974, was a great little car. Chevy's boldest and best car of the 1970's was the Cosworth Vega. *IF* they would have stopped making battleships like the Impala they might have been able to spend the money and time to innovate. Instead, they kept building cars for people with blue hair.
General comments?
It is a project car. The car had been owned by a sailor who had it in storage when he was at sea. He retired from the Navy and sold it. I am restoring it and it is in excellent condition for a 26 year old car. I am also upgrading it to a GT and have some aftermarket performance upgrades as well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18600 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2000 |